Senior Global Trade Controls Lead
Lead global trade compliance strategy for international product shipments
As Senior Global Trade Controls Lead at Western Digital, you will develop and implement trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to international export regulations. You will manage licensing processes, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate with legal and supply chain teams to support global product shipments. This role involves monitoring regulatory changes and maintaining documentation for audits and government inquiries.
Why This Role?
Work on high-impact trade compliance for a global technology leader powering innovation
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain global trade compliance policies and procedures
- Manage export licensing processes for products and technologies
- Conduct trade risk assessments and classification reviews
- Coordinate with legal, supply chain, and engineering teams on compliance matters
- Monitor changes in international trade regulations and advise stakeholders
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
Requirements
- Experience in international trade compliance or export controls
- Knowledge of U.S. export regulations (EAR, ITAC) and sanctions programs
- Ability to interpret and apply complex trade laws to technology products
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and documentation skills for regulatory compliance
Required Skills
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Company Description At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business…
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